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Louisiana International Trade Week is a celebration of Louisiana's culture of trade.
During this week we champion and amplify the voice of the trade community through unique programming and recognition of our community champions who promote international trade and economic development opportunities within Louisiana. Click here for Sponsorship Information!
Monday, October 30 Opening Reception (by Invitation Only) Remarks: Caitlin Cain, CEO, World Trade Center of New Orleans Brandy Christian, President & CEO, Port of New Orleans Keynote Speaker: Doug Palmer, Senior Trade Reporter, Politico 9:00am - 10:30am: Doing Business in Indian Country: Identifying and Navigating Business Opportunities on Tribal Lands Moderator: Adam Crepelle, Co-founder, American Indian Chamber of Commerce of Louisiana and General Counsel, A&E Office Machines Panelists:
10:30am - 12:00pm: Reaping Rewards from the Bottom of the Barrel: A Dialogue on Local and Global Trends in the Oil & Gas Sector
Moderator: Tyler Gray, General Counsel, Louisiana Mid Continent Oil & Gas Association (LMOGA) Panelists:
Wednesday, November 1 9:00am - 10:30am: Going Gaga Over Global: Tourism and Destination Healthcare
Moderator: Kim Singletary, Managing Editor, Biz New Orleans Magazine Panelists:
10:30am - 12:00pm: Digitization & the Retail Revolution: Understanding Global Tech Opportunities
Moderator: Erin Butler, Director, U.S. Export Assistance Center, U.S. Department of Commerce Panelists:
9:00am - 10:30am: Laying the Groundwork for Successful Public Private Partnerships: A Focus on Infrastructure and Transportation
Moderator: David Baxter, International Development and PPP Consultant Panelists:
Moderator: David Dodd, President, International Public Private Partnership Center for Resilience Panelists:
12:30pm-2:00pm, Rivergate Room, New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center Friday, November 3 Louisiana International Trade Jubilee & Awards
6:30pm-10:30pm Attire: Black-tie The highlight of Trade Week is the Louisiana International Trade Jubilee - a black tie affair celebrating global culture and commerce where trade enthusiasts gather to highlight accomplishments of the WTC and honor individuals and businesses making an impact on Louisiana's trade economy. Award presentations at the event will include:
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Louisiana International Trade Week & ...
Date and Time
Monday Oct 30, 2017 Friday Nov 3, 2017
Location
New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center
Fees/Admission
$25 Trade Week Panel Daily Rate (WTCNO Members)
$30 Trade Week Panel Daily Rate (Non-Members)
$250 - Jubilee Individual Ticket (Members & Non-Members)
$325 - Full Trade Week Access (Opening Reception, Panels, and Jubilee - Member and Non-Member Rate)